Peter Boshier
Peter Boshier is the Chief Ombudsman of New Zealand, known for his work in advocating for the rights of prisoners and ensuring fair treatment within the correctional system. In 2023, he highlighted significant shortcomings in how prisoners' rights are addressed, emphasizing the need for humane treatment and legal protections. Boshier's findings have contributed to ongoing discussions about the effectiveness and ethics of current penal policies in New Zealand.
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Sir Peter Boshier is a former Principal Family Court Judge and Chief Ombudsman.
King’s Birthday Honours 2026: New Zealand’s newest knights, dames and leaders
New Zealand· 2026-05-31
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has heavily criticised the Peru for serious concerns about human rights abuses at the unit.
Inside the secret prison unit built to contain the Christchurch terroristNew Zealand· 2026-02-15
Judge Peter Boshier conducted an inquiry into the failures of Oranga Tamariki regarding Malachi Subecz's case.
The murder of Malachi Subecz: Inside the custody battle that left him with killer caregiverNew Zealand· 2026-02-10
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier's recommendations were included in the coroner's findings.
Coroner’s findings on Malachi Rain Subecz’s death include call for Oranga Tamariki changesNew Zealand· 2026-02-10
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier found the board 'acted unreasonably' in handling Marshall’s 2021 complaint.
Tauranga Boys’ College historical sexual abuse: Ombudsman finds board ‘acted unreasonably’New Zealand· 2025-04-26
Peter Boshier is the Ombudsman who initially sided with KiwiRail regarding the consultant spend.
Revealed: Ombudsman forces release of ‘unacceptable’ and ‘excessive’ consultant spend KiwiRail wanted secretNew Zealand· 2025-04-02
Boshier recommended KiwiRail release the total amount paid to McKinsey.
Ombudsman asks KiwiRail to release ‘excessive’ consultant spend after earlier ruling it should stay secretNew Zealand· 2025-03-28
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier stated that workshops should be open to the public by default.
Councillor criticises Western Bay water consultation as ‘tokenistic’New Zealand· 2025-03-21
Boshier highlighted Health NZ’s practice of delaying information being released by sending it to the Beehive first.
Health NZ treats transparency as a buzzword on a whiteboard – EditorialNew Zealand· 2025-03-20Peter Boshier is the outgoing Ombudsman who has criticized Health NZ for slow responses to information requests.
Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters take very different styles to world stage – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-03-19
Boshier warned that stiffer penalties may be needed for government agencies that persistently delay the release of official information.
Ombudsman singles out Health NZ’s attitude to official informationNew Zealand· 2025-03-19
Judge Peter Boshier has set a very high standard for John Allen to follow.
Andrew Bayly’s two-week holiday becomes three; school lunches flown in from Australia – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-03-13
Peter Boshier is the Chief Ombudsman reconsidering whether KiwiRail can withhold the cost of consultancy advice.
KiwiRail cuts 227 jobs, signals further restructuring, welcomes back Winston PetersNew Zealand· 2025-03-05
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier was satisfied that the public interest did not outweigh the threat to McKinsey and Company.
Ombudsman reconsiders whether KiwiRail’s consultant spend should be kept secretNew Zealand· 2025-02-18
Ombudsman Peter Boshier highlighted that the legal rights and interests of prisoners have been overlooked.
Restorative justice: Rehabilitation advocates on why tough-on-crime policies won’t cut reoffendingNew Zealand· 2025-02-14
